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Smelt vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smelt and Squid different?

  • Smelt is higher in Manganese, however, Squid is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Squid is 122% higher.
  • Smelt contains 4 times more Manganese than Squid. While Smelt contains 0.9mg of Manganese, Squid contains only 0.209mg.
  • Smelt has less Cholesterol.

Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Smelt
2
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8
Squid
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Manganese +330.6%
Contains more Calcium +133.8%
Contains more Iron +842.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +71.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Copper +460.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Manganese +330.6%
Contains more Calcium +133.8%
Contains more Iron +842.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +71.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Copper +460.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Smelt
0
:
9
Squid
Contains more Vitamin A +1063.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1084.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1063.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1084.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
2
:
3
Squid
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +122.5%
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +122.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
2
:
1
Squid
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smelt Squid
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smelt Squid Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Protein 22.6g 32.48g Squid
Fats 3.1g 1.4g Smelt
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Calories 124kcal 158kcal Squid
Calcium 77mg 180mg Squid
Iron 1.15mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 38mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 295mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 372mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 77mg 744mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.178mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.9mg 0.209mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 58IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.017mg Squid
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 5µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.991mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.041mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.837mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.076mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.669mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.164mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.665mg 0.624mg Smelt
Cholesterol 90mg 224mg Smelt
Saturated Fat 0.579g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 0.132g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.078g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.012g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 0.162g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 0.268g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smelt Squid
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Smelt
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 667mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/nutrients
  2. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.